Daily fishing verdict · 2026-08-04

Flow falling, sky clear — smallmouth stuck in a tough stretch.

Published: 2026-08-04 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

Water's at 69°F and clearing nicely with flow dropping to 303 cfs, but dissolved oxygen maxed at just 3.3 mg/L over the last 24 hours — there's no real afternoon recovery window to speak of. Fish are likely sluggish and holding in whatever current seams offer relief. I'd keep any catch-and-release quick; conditions may improve as flow continues to drop, but I can't promise it.

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